(a)
of RationRation is the amount of feed/ diet that is given to animals daily / 24 hour period.
(b)
of how factors affect feed formulation(i) Physiological status of animal Animals of different physiological state will require different types of diet, e.g.
- Healthy animals need balanced, production or maintenance ration.
- Poor slate of an animal requires a fortified feed.
- Pregnant animals - Lactating animal.,
(ii) Age of animal
- Animals at different stages of growth will require different formulas ion of diet.
- Older animals require lower nutrients.
- Younger animals require higher nutrients.
(iii) Purpose of production
- Different breeds require different nutrient composition in the feed.
- Feed content will depend on the purpose of production which might be for lactation, egg production or wool production.
- Fattening/beef/broiler/growth will require higher energy and protein in the feed for efficient production.
- Higher energy and protein are required in the feed for traction, draught, work and transportation of animals.
(iv) Availability of feed
- Determines which ingredient
- Determines the nutrient
- Determines level of
- Determines the cost
- Determines the quantity
(c)
Preparation of palm- Seeds of palm kernel
- The seeds are roasted.
- The seeds are crushed
- The ground seeds are
- The residue is pressed
(d)
Differences between Broiler Starter Mash and Broiler Finisher Mash| Broiler Starter Mash | Broiler finisher Mash |
| Fed from day old to four weeks | Fed to broiler above four weeks |
| Higher protein content | Lower protein content |
| Small fine particle sized feed | big coarse particle sized feed |
| High energy content | High energy |
| High Protein | Low protein |
